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Unlock the secret to being a writer! Turn to this practical and enjoyable guide by the bestselling author of A Writer's Notebook and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding. Surprise! There is no secret to being a writer. But there is a process. Good writing isn't forged by magic or hatched out of thin air. Good writing happens when you follow certain steps to take control of your sentences-to make your words do what you want them to do. This book lifts...
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Tap into your inner writer with this book of practical advice by the bestselling author of How Writers Work and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding.
Writers are just like everyone else-except for one big difference. Most people go through life experiencing daily thoughts and feelings, noticing and observing the world around them. But writers record these thoughts and observations. They react. And they need a special place to record those reactions....
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Children will enjoy recording their thoughts and memories in this interactive travel journal. Colorful artwork and clever text help prompt creative contributions from budding writers and artists. What's inside? Lined pages for writing; Blank pages for drawing; Games, activities, and simple recipes; Facts such as landmarks and symbols (and even a little history); And more! With its sturdy, lay-flat format, this journal is perfect for recording everything...
184) Diary of a Ohio Kid
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Children will enjoy recording their thoughts and memories in this interactive travel journal. Colorful artwork and clever text help prompt creative contributions from budding writers and artists. What's inside? Lined pages for writing; Blank pages for drawing; Games, activities, and simple recipes; Facts such as landmarks and symbols (and even a little history); And more! With its sturdy, lay-flat format, this journal is perfect for recording everything...
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Children will enjoy recording their thoughts and memories in this interactive travel journal. Colorful artwork and clever text help prompt creative contributions from budding writers and artists. What's inside? Lined pages for writing; Blank pages for drawing; Games, activities, and simple recipes; Facts such as landmarks and symbols (and even a little history); And more! With its sturdy, lay-flat format, this journal is perfect for recording everything...
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Children will enjoy recording their thoughts and memories in this interactive travel journal. Colorful artwork and clever text help prompt creative contributions from budding writers and artists. What's inside? Lined pages for writing; Blank pages for drawing; Games, activities, and simple recipes; Facts such as landmarks and symbols (and even a little history); And more! With its sturdy, lay-flat format, this journal is perfect for recording everything...
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Children will enjoy recording their thoughts and memories in this interactive travel journal. Colorful artwork and clever text help prompt creative contributions from budding writers and artists. What's inside? Lined pages for writing; Blank pages for drawing; Games, activities, and simple recipes; Facts such as landmarks and symbols (and even a little history); And more! With its sturdy, lay-flat format, this journal is perfect for recording everything...
188) Diary of a Texas Kid
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Children will enjoy recording their thoughts and memories in this interactive travel journal. Colorful artwork and clever text help prompt creative contributions from budding writers and artists. What's inside? Lined pages for writing; Blank pages for drawing; Games, activities, and simple recipes; Facts such as landmarks and symbols (and even a little history); And more! With its sturdy, lay-flat format, this journal is perfect for recording everything...
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In this stunning, first-ever fully-illustrated biography of legendary author E.B. White, Sibert medalist and Caldecott Honor winner Melissa Sweet uses White's letters, photos, and mementos, as well as her original collaged art, to tell the true story of one of the most beloved authors of all time.
191) Storybooth
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From Storybooth—the YouTube storytelling sensation with over five million subscribers—comes a full-color, illustrated compilation of never-before-seen and classic stories that combine the compelling storytelling of Humans of New York, the affirming tone of Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul, and the “you can” attitude of The Confidence Code for Girls.
Everyone has a story.
These are ours.
Each one of these tales connects you to someone you...
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Poems can be silly, serious, or fun, just like kids! Whether it's the sing-song rhythm of a limerick, the serendipitous magic of a found poem, the deceptive simplicity of a haiku, or the easy familiarity of an acrostic poem, children are charmed by poetry. And what's more fun than reading poetry? Writing it! In Explore Poetry! With 25 Great Projects children have fun learning about different forms of poetry while delving into different literary techniques...
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Optimized for color tablets. The images in this e-book are not suitable for viewing on black and white e-ink devices. An ideal introduction to dictionaries for children aged 4 and above. The definitions use simple, full sentences that reflect the child's experience of the world, and the colorful illustrations help to make learning easy, memorable and fun. This dictionary helps children in learning the alphabet, English spelling, and the basic meanings...
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Throughout history, people have picked up their pens and wielded their words-transforming their lives, their communities, and beyond. Now it's your turn! Representing a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, Mightier Than the Sword connects over forty inspiring biographies with life-changing writing activities and tips, showing readers just how much their own words can make a difference. Readers will explore nature with Rachel Carson, experience...
195) Writing a Letter
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This title introduces readers to the parts of a letter and encourages them to try writing a letter. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides an engaging introduction to this important life skill.
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Children will enjoy recording their thoughts and memories in this interactive travel journal. Colorful artwork and clever text help prompt creative contributions from budding writers and artists. What's inside? Lined pages for writing; Blank pages for drawing; Games, activities, and simple recipes; Facts such as landmarks and symbols (and even a little history); And more! With its sturdy, lay-flat format, this journal is perfect for recording everything...
198) Brian Selznick Set 2
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This biography introduces readers to Brian Selznick, author and illustrator of the award-winning novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Readers will learn about Selznick's childhood in New Jersey and his arrival in New York, his early interest in film and drawing, his exposure to children's publishing while working at Eeyore's Books for Children and his big break into the industry with The Houdini Box. Easy-to-read text highlights Selznick's childhood,...
199) Paul O. Zelinsky
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This biography introduces readers to Paul O. Zelinsky, author and illustrator of the incredibly popular Wheels on the Bus and Rapunzel. Readers will learn about Zelinsky's childhood in Illinois and his current family life in Brooklyn, New York, his early interest in drawing, his experience living and learning in Italy, the classical inspiration for some of his picture books such as Rumpelstiltskin. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight...
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This biography introduces readers to Tony DiTerlizzi, co-creator and illustrator of the incredibly popular Spiderwick Chronicles series. Readers will learn about DiTerlizzi's childhood in Florida and his current family life in Massachusetts, his early interest in nature and drawing, his experience working on Dungeons & Dragons, the real-life inspiration for some of his picture book stories such as Ted, as well as his latest projects, which include...
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